Hebrew/Greek · Girl name
Anna
“grace”
About the name Anna
Anna is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name ‘Channah’, meaning grace. The name entered Greek as ‘Ἅννα’ (Hanna) and then Latin as ‘Anna’, becoming established in many European languages. In Christian tradition, Saint Anna is venerated as the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus, with her feast day celebrated in the Western church. The name Anna has been borne by notable figures such as the Russian poet Anna Akhmatova and is widely used across cultures.
- Meaning
- grace
- Origin
- Hebrew/Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- AN-nah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Anna
- Anna Marie
- Anna Grace
- Anna Elizabeth
- Anna Rose
- Anna Claire
Questions about Anna
- What does Anna mean?
- Anna is a Hebrew name meaning "grace".
- How do you pronounce Anna?
- Anna is pronounced AN-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Anna?
- Variants of Anna include Ana, Ann, Anya, Annie.
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